People Policy and Relations Manager

People Policy and Relations Manager
Contract: Temporary – 12-month Maternity Leave Cover
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Pontypridd, with hybrid working opportunities
Salary: £41,064 per annum

Overview
We are working with a large higher-education provider in South Wales who are seeking an experienced and proactive People Policy and Relations Manager to support the development of a positive, inclusive, and resolution-focused workplace culture during a period of maternity leave cover.
This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering effective employee relations strategies, ensuring that policies and procedures remain legally compliant, values-driven, and aligned with organisational ethos.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, review, and implementation of people, policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment legislation.
• Monitor upcoming legislative changes and ensure the organisation remains fully and legally compliant.
• Manage a full spectrum of employee relations casework, including complex and sensitive matters, ensuring timely and fair resolution.
• Promote a proactive and preventative approach to employee relations, fostering open communication and early conflict resolution.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support and develop a small team of Advisers, offering coaching, direction, and professional expertise.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance organisational culture and working practices.

What This Role Offers

• Impactful Work: A key opportunity to shape a respectful, supportive, and fair workplace environment.
• Professional Development: The chance to lead on organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic policy development.
• Collaborative Culture: Work within an inclusive and values-driven People team committed to equitable practice.
• Staff Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing-focused staff benefits.

For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV.
We are ideally looking for someone who can start mid-late January for this position.